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Flu Prevention

63 flu-related deaths reported in one week: NCDHHS

  • Jan 14

Duke Health implements new visitor restrictions amid flu surge

  • Jan 6

NC flu cases surge as subclade K variant spreads 'efficiently'

  • Dec 30, 2025

Hospitals updating visitor restrictions due to increase in viruses

  • Dec 24, 2025

Doctors implore caution as flu cases spike amid heavy holiday travel

  • Dec 22, 2025

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported: CDC

  • Dec 20, 2025

First NC child flu death reported this season, NCDHHS says

  • Dec 17, 2025

Flu concerns grow in US as UK cases rise

  • Dec 8, 2025

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Wake Health to open flu vaccine clinic

  • Oct 8, 2025
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Health experts recommend getting flu, COVID shots

  • Aug 18, 2025
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Hospitals implement masking, visitor policies as respiratory illnesses rise in Triangle

  • Jan 2, 2024
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Cases of respiratory illnesses rise as families prepare to gather for the holidays

  • Dec 21, 2023
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When should you get a flu shot?

  • Aug 4, 2023
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Universal flu vaccine trial uses mRNA technology, aims to enhance protection

  • May 16, 2023
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Precautions urged ahead of holiday travel, gatherings amid surge in flu, RSV, COVID cases

  • Dec 12, 2022
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'Now is the time': Veteran Affairs giving away flu shots with rising cases of the virus

  • Nov 17, 2022

Latest Stories

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How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

As families gather for Thanksgiving, here's what to know to protect your family from the new subclade K flu strain.

  • Nov 24, 2025

Flu vaccine maker predicts declining rates of people getting vaccinated ahead of flu season

As respiratory illness season approaches, health experts encourage people to be prepared by Halloween time.

  • Oct 31, 2025

First flu-related death reported in NC; Wake Health to open flu vaccine clinic

Wake County is gearing up to open a walk-in flu vaccine on Thursdays.

  • Oct 8, 2025

Medical experts recommend not waiting to get a flu shot amid a slight uptick in COVID-19, flu cases

One pharmacist tells ABC11, they're already seeing people getting sick with the flu, and the traditional flu season starts in October.

  • Aug 18, 2025
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CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to recommend annual flu vaccines but against flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal

  • Jun 26, 2025